One of the things I had a hard time with after Jordyn was born was losing weight. I gained 32 pounds during my pregnancy, and probably had another 20 or so to lose aside from the pregnancy weight. I had a c-section and a long recovery. I couldn't take normal anti-inflammatory meds like Ibuprofen because of my transplant. So I was on Vicodin for a few weeks and then only Tylenol. I also had some leftover placental tissue so I was bleeding for weeks afterwards. I didn't finally start feeling better until Jordyn was 12 weeks old. Once I started feeling like myself again I decided to tackle the weight issue. I joined Weight Watchers in April and by September I had lost all the baby weight plus 10 pounds. I was so good about counting my points. For me, the best thing about WW was that I could eat whatever I wanted - every food had a points value. So every so often I'd indulge and not feel bad about it.
In September I had a really hectic month. I had a huge event for work (that I bitched about here on this blog) and I was really stressed out. I was out of town for a week in Charleston, SC and they have the most amazing food. Of course when you are on business entertaining clients, all your meals are out at these fabulous restaurants, and well, lets just say the points took a back burner. When I came back I was good, but couldn't get back on the points. Its been a month now and I need to get motivated again. I've gained only 2 pounds but I feel like a huge cow. This week I had planned to get back on the program and today started out so great. By late afternoon the veggie chips were calling my name for a salty craving as well as the mac n cheese we had for dinner. Then the last piece of the ridiculously decadent pecan pie in the fridge practically made its way down my throat.
Bottom line is I feel guilty. The program worked for me and I need to get back on the wagon. I bought smaller sized jeans - the first in years - so I want to be able to still wear them. I really need some motivation. Something that doesn't come with a chocolatey, salty, sweet yummy flavor.
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Go back to the WW centers and see how they can motivate you. Usually when you have someone to answer to, you stick to it.
Though 2 pounds is not a lot of weight, if you feel like it's too much, then seek help. But 2 pounds is not going to make you bulge out of your new smaller jeans either, so don't be so hard on yourself.
Great job for losing all that weight though- it's tough!
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